Ann - Cashier / Lechon Specialist
MEET THE TEAM
Darla Seafood and dArena Sports Lounge is a family business. Laura is a hardworking woman whose also a mother of 5 children. Always a busy person and has a good awesome personality. Her reputations as a business owner is second to none. She believes in providing quality products with the lowest price. She also handles the financial operations along with the day to day evolution of the business.
Ted is the eldest son of Laura and is on the line to take over the business. He is currently the Manager and Head Chef. Ted takes pride of what he does and ensures quality food are served to happy customers.
DJ the restaurant and bar manager is an easy going and customer oriented person. He handles the day to day operations of the business.
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Ashley - Cashier
Laura (The Boss) - GENERAL MANAGER
Laura is the Owner and founder of Darla Seafood and dArena Sports Lounge. Laura grew up in a family business and learned her trade at an early age while working for her mom and dad's business. Her dreams was to have her own business. In April 2002, she opened Darla Seafood in Norfolk, VA and eventually moved her business to Portsmouth, VA. She has a Bachelor degree in Business Administrations major In Accounting.

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Ted - HEAD CHEF/Manager
Ted has over 15 years experience in food service. He started as a helpers and food prep, since Darla Seafood open in 2002. With his talent and work ethics, he was promoted to chef after one year in the business, and becomes the head chef and manager.

Ted takes his trade seriously and ensure all the food are perfectly cook and freshness is the essence of his creation.
DJ. - Restaurant and Bar MANAGER
DJ is an ODU graduate with a Bachelor in Business Administrations. He started working in Darla Seafood at the age of 16 yrs old as a cashier and moved up the ladder to be the manager on both Restaurant and Bar areas.

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Reynante (NAN) - Chef
Reynante is a new comer and talented individual who hit the deck running and established himself to be the chef. His expertise is Asian cooking along with seafood delicacies He has been a valuable team member since joining Darla Seafood and dArena Sports Lounge .

Sally - Cashier
Mykeia - Bartender
Kim - Bartender
